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James A. Garfield Historical Site, a national treasure in our own backyard
BY GREG GOTH
STAFF WRITER
"I have lived in the area since February 2012 and have driven down Mentor Avenue many times
without really considering the majestic house that sits on the large lot at 8095 Mentor Ave. This is surprising because deep down I am a history buff; I have a picture of my 1 year old son at Gen Patton's grave and I once took my pregnant wife on a tour of the Verdun battlefield in France - that was not a good idea. That all changed when I was asked by Tim Shirer the Publisher of the Lake County Sentinel to accompany him on a tour of the President Garfield Historical Site to take pictures with him for an article. Click here for the whole story
Troy secures $2.9 million for Mentor Marsh project
(COLUMBUS, OH) – State Rep. Daniel P. Troy (D-Willowick) today announced that the Ohio EPA has received an additional $2,971,609.32 from the State Controlling Board to remove harmful waste salt and restore a large portion of the 700 acre Mentor Marsh, increasing the total appropriation for this project to $13,557,435. The funding for this important remediation work will come from settlements that the Ohio EPA has received to fund clean-up and restoration projects. The total project costs will include mowing, sampling, architect/engineering, acquisition of a small parcel needed for site access ($9K), design, construction, contingency, and the OFCC fee. Click here for the whole story
Captains, Carver Financial and End 68 Hour of Hunger team up to end Children's hunger
(EASTLAKE, OH) - Carver Financial Services, Inc. will be teaming up with the Lake County Captains in hosting their 33rd annual food drive and client appreciation event at Classic Park in Eastlake on August 26th. All food will be donated to End 68 Hours of Hunger Lake County.
"We are so grateful to be chosen as the recipients of the Carver Financial Client Appreciation Event! End 68 Hours of Hunger is entering its eighth year of feeding school children in Lake County. The organization relies entirely on food and monetary donations and, the donations that we receive from this event are always so generous! Randy Carver and his staff continue to go above and beyond for the kids in Lake County," stated Meredith, their Program Coordinator. Click here for the whole story
Rogers announces over $547 million in federal funds for COVID-19 and economic relief
(COLUMBUS, OH) – State Representative John Rogers (D-Mentor-On-The-Lake) Monday announced the approval of funds by the state Controlling Board to further aid Ohio’s response to the health and economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Controlling Board Monday approved federal CARES Act funding for several items aimed at providing financial relief to Ohio’s citizens, small businesses, and non-profits that have been impacted by the pandemic: Click here for the whole story